Wayne County, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, December 9, due to concerns about below-freezing temperatures and standing water creating hazardous icy conditions on secondary roads in the morning. According to the district, all non-essential employees should report to work two hours after their normal start time.…… read more »
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Icy Road Concerns Prompt 2-Hour Delay for Wayne County Public Schools
Wayne County Public Schools Announce Early Dismissal Ahead of Winter Weather
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools will dismiss students two hours early on Monday, December 8, due to the threat of inclement weather expected to arrive late tomorrow afternoon and into the evening. All after-school programs, extracurricular activities, athletic practices, and school-sponsored events have also been canceled. District officials say the decision was made…… read more »
WCPS Announces Administrative Changes
Goldsboro, N.C. – This week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following administrative changes at its regular meeting: Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, Lisa Tart, was named Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction. She is replacing Dr. Carol Artis, who resigned and retired earlier this fall. “Mrs.…… read more »
Students to Sing in Choral Showcase
Goldsboro, N.C. – This week, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) students will spread holiday cheer through festive songs and melodies at the annual district-wide Choral Showcase, with performances spanning over three nights (November 18-20) at the Dillard Middle School auditorium. This is the 24th year for the annual holiday showcase. The showcase first began in 2001…… read more »
School Bus Driver Honored for Heroic Actions During Bus Fire
Goldsboro, NC – The Wayne County Board of Education has recognized Tammy Lewis, a Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) bus driver, for her quick and heroic actions that protected the lives of 21 Grantham Elementary students during an afternoon bus route. According to school officials, Ms. Lewis noticed a burning electrical odor while driving and…… read more »
Local Granges Partner to Bring Communication Signs to Wayne County Elementary Schools
Donation Promotes Inclusivity on Playgrounds for Non-Verbal Students WAYNE COUNTY N.C. — Two local community organizations have joined forces to ensure that all elementary school students in Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) can better communicate during recess, regardless of their verbal abilities. The Brogden Grange and Grantham Grange recently visited five elementary schools to donate…… read more »
WCPS Coordinator Appointed Co-Chair of Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – Andrea Freile, Strategic Communications & Engagement Coordinator for Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS), has been appointed to the North Carolina Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs and personally selected by Governor Josh Stein to serve as Co-Chair. Freile was sworn in this week at the Governor’s Mansion following the signing of…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools Announces Leadership Changes at Two Elementary Schools
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne County Public Schools has announced administrative changes at two elementary schools, with both transitions set to take effect September 30. Kelly Holland, current principal of Grantham Elementary, has been named the new principal of Northeast Elementary. Holland will replace Nicole Carter, who announced her retirement earlier this month after more than…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools Shows Dramatic Academic Improvement, Jumps 29 Rankings in Two Years
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) announced significant academic performance gains for the second consecutive year this week, with district leaders celebrating what they call a remarkable transformation. District Climbs from 91st to 62nd in State Rankings Since Dr. Marc A. Whichard assumed the superintendent role in summer 2023, the district has experienced…… read more »
WCPS Names New Principals and Assistant Superintendents Ahead of New School Year
Goldsboro, N.C. — At its regular monthly meeting on June 2, the Wayne County Board of Education approved a series of significant leadership changes that will take effect July 1, 2025. The changes include new principals for several schools and the appointment of two new assistant superintendents. Tabari Wallace Named Principal of Carver Heights Elementary…… read more »
